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Garnier Ambre Solaire Ultra-Hydrating Shea Butter Sun Cream Spray SPF30

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Butyrospermum parkii butter 0.45% - 0.7%Thermus thermophillus ferment 0.15% - 0.3%

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Product summary

The ingredient list suggests that "Garnier - Ambre Solaire Ultra-Hydrating Shea Butter Sun Cream Spray SPF30" can provide reliable sun protection. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. (UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).

It should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.

Sunscreen filters

This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: avobenzone 2.10% - 2.60%, octisalate 3.10% - 3.80%, uvinul t 1.40% - 1.70%, homosalate 3.60% - 4.40%, octocrylene 4.70% - 5.70% and terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid 0.35% - 0.60%.

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

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What can the product work for?

Sun protection

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.1% - 2.6%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

octocrylene 4.7% - 5.7%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid 0.35% - 0.6%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Ecamsule, Mexoryl SX. A UV filter. Is effective mostly against the UVA rays. It is legally marketed in the US with the FDA approval since 2006, even though the ingredient is not on the official FDA list of the approved sunscreen active ingredients. It is photostable

Anti-aging

This product can help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.

thermus thermophillus ferment 0.15% - 0.3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Might be helpful in neutralising free radicals in skin and have some hydration properties

tocopherol 0.15% - 0.3%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Insufficient!

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

Evens skin tone

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Ambre Solaire Ultra-Hydrating Shea Butter Sun Cream Spray SPF30

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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, thermus thermophillus ferment.

When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

glycerin 2% - 2.4%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

thermus thermophillus ferment 0.15% - 0.3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Might be helpful in neutralising free radicals in skin and have some hydration properties

diisopropyl sebacate 1.2% - 1.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin without creatng a greasy finish

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

thermus thermophillus ferment 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation

Might be helpful in neutralising free radicals in skin and have some hydration properties

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Potential irritants

alcohol denat. 8.1% - 9.9%

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Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

benzyl alcohol 0.4% - 0.6%

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A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

alcohol denat. 8.1% - 9.9%

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Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

octocrylene 4.7% - 5.7%

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Works for: Sun protection

Ingredient list view

Water, Alcohol denat., Octocrylene, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Glycerin, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Diisopropyl sebacate, Ethylhexyl triazone, Poly c10-30 alkyl acrylate, Acrylates copolymer, Behenyl alcohol, Benzyl alcohol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Caprylyl glycol, Cetyl alcohol, Citric acid, Disodium edta, Disodium ethylene dicocamide peg-15 disulfate, Eugenol, Glyceryl stearate, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Linalool, Myristyl alcohol, Peg-8 laurate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Stearyl alcohol, Terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid, Thermus thermophillus ferment, Tocopherol, Triethanolamine, Parfum

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WIMJ similarity score		42%	38%	37%	35%	33%	33%	32%	32%	32%	32%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 70	SPF 30	SPF 50
Key ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyrospermum parkii butter +6 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl triazone +4 more Other: sodium hyaluronate	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl triazone +4 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine dimethicone +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl triazone +4 more Other: dimethicone drometrizole trisiloxane +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl triazone +3 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate dimethicone +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate helianthus annuus seed oil +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate camellia sinensis leaf extract +3 more	Common: glycerin homosalate +2 more Other: niacinamide cocos nucifera fruit extract +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other: retinyl palmitate
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +18 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? +15 more	calendula officinalis flower extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? sd alcohol 40-b Has skin benefit? +11 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +11 more	rosa moschata seed oil Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +8 more	ginkgo biloba leaf extract Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +4 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +11 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +24 more	butane Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +32 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +21 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +21 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +19 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +21 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +20 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +32 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Garnier Ambre Solaire Ultra-Hydrating Shea Butter Sun Cream Spray SPF30

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